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Why he's running

I am running to continue my four years of transparency, leadership, and courage in Pickens County and Columbia. I am one of the most transparent elected state officials through local meetings and social media. Through forward-thinking leadership, we have made great strides in Pickens County over the past four years. I am constantly criticized for confronting difficult issues with actual solutions, but that is needed more in government. Leadership matters. The most important issue in SC is education. We must do more to prepare our children for the future workforce. Our recent NAEP scores have us falling nationwide over the past 2 years in reading and math. 1/4 of our kindergartners are not ready. 2/3 of our 3rd graders are not on reading level. Test scores are not everything. However, we are also hearing from the business community and higher ed that our students are not college or career ready. Combine our results with our social issues and the growing teacher shortage, the status quo traditional model of education is insufficient. Both policy and funding need to be addressed. In Columbia, we are confronted with thousands of issues with nuances to each. It has been an honor representing my hometown over the past 4 years. I do not make campaign promises, play "the game" well, or blindly follow a party. However, if you want continued transparency, leadership, and courage, I request your support by joining our team at www.CollinsforSC.com and your vote on June 12.

Biography

A native of Easley, I graduated from Furman University, and the USC School of Law. I am an attorney at the Hendricks Firm on Main Street in Easley as well as an NCAA wrestling official. I am a member of Easley First Baptist Church, an Eagle Scout, and serve on a number of boards, including YMCA, ACOG, GPATS, Eat Smart Move More, SCYIG, CERRA, and Family Court Bar Committee. I have served in the State House since 2014.

A search of court records revealed no criminal charge or judgment against Collins.